Specialist- Engineering Technician; Rawlins, WY

What We Are Looking For

Specialist-Engineering Technician supports natural gas compressor station automation systems including: industrial gas turbine / centrifugal compressor trains, internal combustion engine / reciprocating compressor packages and ancillary equipment including fans, pumps, air compressors, and cooling towers. Specialist-Engineering Technician works with Automation Engineers in the design and implementation of projects utilizing major DCS, PLC, and Safety System or SCADA control system platforms. On occasion the Specialist
- Engineering Technician will assist with troubleshooting. The Specialist
- Engineering Technician may work with Environmental Representatives in assessing engine and compressor performance / compliance.

Specialist-Engineering Technician supports natural gas compressor station automation systems including: industrial gas turbine / centrifugal compressor trains, internal combustion engine / reciprocating compressor packages and ancillary equipment including fans, pumps, air compressors, and cooling towers. Specialist-Engineering Technician works with Automation Engineers in the design and implementation of projects utilizing major DCS, PLC, and Safety System or SCADA control system platforms. On occasion the Specialist
- Engineering Technician will assist with troubleshooting. The Specialist
- Engineering Technician may work with Environmental Representatives in assessing engine and compressor performance / compliance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and compressor controls issues that cannot be remedied at the Operations level
• Examples include: failed starts, unit trips, erratic operation of compressors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot turbine and reciprocating engine and PLC code in unit and station controllers as well as ancillary equipment, ESD and safety systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot compressor station HMI node programs and provide direct support to HMI hardware.
• Provide technical input/assistance at key phases of capital projects (scoping, design review & commissioning).
• Review and implement company standards where applicable in PLC programming and HMI development/programming.
• Support SCADA data transfer to Gas Control and COMETII.
• Support multiple controls platforms including:
  Wonder Ware, RS Panel View, Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Reliance, MEC-20.
• Assist in the establishment/support of automation standards for reporting to Gas Control.
• Support technical training curriculum for Operations Specialists including E&C Technician advancement reviews.
• Provide technical advice and support to Operations Specialists and site leadership with the basics of plant operations and troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities and implement plans for improved performance and reliability of plant systems.
• Provide technical advice and support for Third Party Vendors performing specialized work on plant systems.
• Provide support to Environmental Representatives and Company or Contract testing group in resolving emissions testing issues.
• Implement solutions and/or corrective actions to resolve issues generated by Third Party Vendor Technical Service Bulletins.
• Successful applicant must be a disciplined self-starter capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
• Supports the identification and prioritization of capital and O&M improvement projects.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Associate's degree in Electronics or Computer Technology with an emphasis on industrial automation, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in operations, maintenance and capital-project support of industrial automation systems.
• Position requires familiarity of natural gas compression facilities, rotating machinery including reciprocating engines / compressors, electric motor driven centrifugal compressors, ancillary support systems such as air systems, cooling water systems, and medium voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with start-up and commissioning of compressor-station and/or industrial facilities is desired.
• Candidate should have a working knowledge of the NFPA 70E / NEC, and Part 192 of the DOT Pipeline Safety Regulations.
• Candidate must be proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting, including ladder logic, structured text and add-on instructions - experience with Rockwell RSLogix-5, RSLogix-500 and RSLogix-5000 is required.
• Candidate must be proficient in HMI development and troubleshooting- experience with Wonder Ware HMI / SCADA implementation or equivalent is required.
• Strong understanding of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and Microsoft operating systems.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize assignments according to business needs.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills - proven ability to produce clear, concise written reports, and discuss and review, and present technical information.
• Excellent team working skills -…